Filmed in NYC – 3 Years, 517 Movies, 17,241 Filming Locations

Based on film permit data from the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting, this map displays the filming locations of all movie scenes, 17,241 in total, filmed between 2011 and 2013 (excluding those that were filmed in parks or on private property).

Kaufman Astoria Studios

One of the largest film studios on the East Coast. Kaufman Astoria Studio’s recently opened backlot makes it the only film studio in New York with an outdoor stage facility.

Recent films include: The Bourne Legacy (pictured), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Immigrant.

Financial District

With iconic locations including Wall Street and Founder’s Hall as well as several quiet, old-fashioned-looking streets, the Financial District is one of New York’s most popular locations for film shoots.

47th Regiment Armory

One of 22 remaining armories in New York City, the 47th Regiment Armory is one of the largest open indoor spaces in the City, making it an ideal location for the construction of large indoor movie sets.

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If you add the TV permits, you’ll see this even get more intense. I feel like they are shooting on my block every other week…sometimes two shoots for two projects in one week.

http://metrocosm.com/ Max Galka

That data does exist, and indeed it is way larger (and messier) than the film data. Making the film data usable for this map took several days of manual work, organizing and translating the working titles to their actual names. Need to figure out a better solution before tackling the TV shows.